We are receiving reports of individuals calling residents and falsely claiming to be officers with the New Castle County Police Department and the New Castle County Sheriff’s Office, referencing missed court dates and demanding information or payment.

We want to remind our community that these calls are scams and share how these schemes work so you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

🔍 How the Scam Works:

Scammers impersonate NCCPD or other law enforcement agencies, claiming you have warrants, missed court dates, or unpaid fines. They use fear and urgency to pressure victims into immediate payment, often threatening arrest or legal action.

🛑 Red Flags:

• Unsolicited calls demanding immediate payment or personal information

• Threats of arrest for unpaid fines or warrants

• Requests for payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency

• Callers insisting that you act “right now,” stay on the phone, or keep it secret.

🔒 How to Protect Yourself:

• Verify the caller: Hang up and contact the police directly at (302) 573-2800

• Remember: Law enforcement will NEVER demand payment over the phone or threaten arrest for nonpayment

• Never share personal or financial information over the phone

• Report suspicious calls to your local police department

• Share this information with friends and family, especially those who may be more vulnerable

• Trust your instincts: if something feels urgent or off, it’s likely a scam

Victim: William L. Collins, 29-year-old male 

Date of Incident: June 11th, 1972

Location: Pigeon Point Road, New Castle, DE 19720

Community: Port of Wilmington

Investigation Details:

On June 11, 1972, New Castle County Police officers responded to Pigeon Point Road, in front of the former C&E Minerals Inc. chemical plant, where they located William L. Collins lying in the roadway.

Collins had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-395-8110 or email: Coldcase@Newcastlede.gov

The victims and families of our unsolved cases are not forgotten. Ongoing efforts by the New Castle County Division of Police and the Criminal Investigations Unit’s Cold Case Unit are being made to resolve each case. Additionally, if you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or has lost a loved one to sudden death and needs assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)395-8000.

If you’d like to report information anonymously, Delaware Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization that offers cash rewards of up to $5,000 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest. Be sure to retain your Tip ID and password to follow up, provide additional details, or claim a cash reward. Submit a tip by calling 1-800-TIP-3333, visiting www.delawarecrimestoppers.com, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.

(Wilmington, DE. 19804) On Sunday, June 7, 2026, officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Boxwood Road for a reported burglary that had just occurred.

The investigation determined that at approximately 7:14 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the victim’s garage, removed property, and fled eastbound on Boxwood Road.

At this time, the suspect shown in the attached photograph has not been identified.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact Detective Martin at:

• Lewis.Martin@newcastlede.gov
• (302) 395-2780

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the following methods:

• New Castle County Division of Police Non-Emergency Number: (302) 573-2800
• Facebook Messenger: “New Castle County Police”
• Crime Stoppers: (800) TIP-3333
• DelawareCrimeStoppers.org